Awards

Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh was selected as one of 33 Pittsburgh nonprofits to receive a $33,000 grant through The Silent Count Campaign, Citrone 33 and the Troy and Theodora Polamalu Foundation.

The Silent Count is a community initiative dedicated to making Pittsburgh a city where every person feels seen, heard and valued—especially those living with invisible or physical disabilities, experiencing poverty, trauma or any other life challenge.

Mission of Mercy is deeply grateful to former Pittsburgh Steeler Shaun Suisham who generously nominated the organization for this very charitable grant. Many thanks also to Citrone 33, the Citrone Family and the Polamalu Family for their leadership and generosity through The Silent Count campaign.

Allegheny County Council awarded Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh with a Congratulatory Proclamation “for its exemplary service and humanitarian mission and for its vital role in enhancing health access and community wellbeing.”

(front row, l-r) Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh Executive Director Brandi Miller, Allegheny County Council Member Nick Futules and Mission of Mercy Board Member/Past Board Chair Keith Young, alongside members of the Allegheny County Council.

Mission of Mercy was awarded the Van Essen Award for “significant contributions to the visual welfare of the public” from the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society.

Dr. Jake Waman (Eye and Ear), Keith Young (MOM Chair and Administrative Director), Erick Henderson (Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society)

Mission of Mercy was awarded Community Caritas Award from Catholic Charities.

Bishop David Zubik, Dan Pituch, Paulette Paulin, Keith Young, Rick Celko